HSC Workshop Series

Sexual Harassment continues to be an ongoing issue in workplaces across the country and within our community that not only has a negative impact on the target but the workplace as a whole. This training will provide an overview of what NYS defines as sexual harassment, prohibited behaviors, employee rights and reporting options, as well as an introduction to building a culture of respect. Additionally, this training meets the standards required by NYS for annual Sexual Harassment Training as outlined in the updated Workplace Sexual Harassment Legislation passed in 2018.

About the Presenter
Kristi Taylor is the owner of WenDo Women NY, LLC, a certified WenDo Women’s Self Defense Instructor, and a trainer/consultant for professionals within the human service community. Kristi is a skilled and knowledgeable trainer on the topics of abuse, trauma, and prevention strategies with various populations. She brings 15 years of professional experience working in community based domestic violence and sexual assault victim service organizations, including over 12 years at Advocacy Center of Tompkins County. During her work, she has had the opportunity to advocate for survivors as they sought safety and healing through formal systems as well as during psycho-educational and peer support groups. In her current work, Kristi provides empowerment based self defense courses to those who live and identify as women and girls, as well as consultation and professional training for those within the human service field. Kristi is passionate about improving community responses and safety for those most vulnerable in our communities by bringing together her various work experiences to provide high quality, knowledgeable, empathetic, and engaging learning environments for participants.

This workshop will help nonprofit professionals plan and prioritize data collection for their programs. Attendees will gain practical tips for effective data gathering and learn creative, low-cost data collection methods that allow them to move beyond traditional participant surveys, even with limited resources. Participants will leave with tools to maximize their data collection efforts to better measure impact and make data-driven decisions.

Registration ends 48 hours prior to the session.  We are unable to accommodate late registrations.

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Masks are optional in-person events.

Learn how to communicate data effectively to different audiences by identifying key messages and selecting impactful visuals. This workshop will cover data visualization strategies to help tell a compelling story with your data. Attendees will also gain practical tips for translating data into clear, engaging messages that resonate.

Registration ends 48 hours prior to the session.  We are unable to accommodate late registrations.

All registration sales are final.

Masks are optional in-person events.

A strong board is critical to the success of any organization. Built around the ten basic responsibilities of not-for-profit boards from Boardsource, this workshop will review the essential roles and functions of governing boards. It will provide hands-on resources and case studies to enhance your knowledge and strengthen your effectiveness as a board member.

Masks are optional

This workshop is for staff and board members with any responsibility to read and understand financial statements and make decisions based on financial reporting. The workshop will raise your level of financial awareness and help you understand how to use financial information to make decisions for your organization.

In this interactive session, you will:

• Understand financial reports including balance sheets and income statements
• Learn how to develop and monitor both organization-wide and program budgets (including variance analysis)
• Learn how to compare the budget to actual financial performance – and how to use the information for management and planning
• Learn how to report budget and financial information in a clear, understandable way to boards of directors and program staff to promote organization understanding and buy-in
• Practice realistic financial scenario planning with tools to help understand funding shifts, staffing changes and other organizational needs

About the Presenter
Duane Shoen is a Partner with Insero Advisors, LLC and Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP with over 20 years of experience in taxation and financial reporting. Duane’s areas of specialization include auditing and accounting for not-for-profit organizations and government entities and includes consulting with these organizations concerning policies and procedures, internal control issues, and compliance matters.

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